I personally try to avoid using any chemical or un-natural drugs on my boys whether for fleaing and worming, or treating mild injuries at home.

Now no i'm not a vet or had any veterinary training, but have done extensive research into this subject as it's something i'm very passionate about.

None of these lists are exhaustive it's to give you an idea....

Garlic - garlic is always down on the lists for dangerous foods for dogs which technically it is IF you feed it by the bucket load. However given in appropriate amounts is very beneficial to your dog it can:

- is a natural fleaer and help with ticks- detoxifies the body- helps with digestion

It can be given as fresh cloves or in capsule form

apple cider vinegar - If giving this it must be the unpasteurised product containing 'the mother' it helps with

- alleviating allergies- maintaing a balanced ph within the body- arthritis- stopping yeast infection internally and topically- insect repellent if applied to the fur- help with skin disorders

salmon oil - *note if giving any time of fish/salmon oil vit E needs to be given as the former depletes the body of the latter*

glucosamine - this is best to be given in it's natural form i.e from their food, foods such as chicken feet and heads are natually very high in it. However capsule form is just as good, but try to buy them where the glucosamine source is marine not bovine!

rosemary - contains bioactive ingredients that help to prevent the breakdown of the chemical in the brain which is linked to senility. It is also an anti-oxidant

mint - has numerous digestive benefits, is a diuretic, cancer fighting, and has numerous nutrients. It also tastes nice

turmeric - turmeric is a binding agent and one of the best remedies for diarrhoea. Turmeric has a soothing effect on the digestive system, can help reduce the risk of ulcers and protect the lining of the stomach, elevate blood cholesterol levels and has a protective effect of the liver. It is a natural antiseptic and works as an anti-inflammatory agent for arthritis. It also has known anti cancer properties

ginger - Ginger has a wide variety of effects on the human body and is known to be effective for the treatment of cataracts, heart disease, migraines, stroke, colds, bursitis, chronic fatigue, tendinitis, flu, coughs, depression, dizziness, fever, erectile difficulties, infertility, kidney stones and viral infections. It also very effective against travel sickness.

diatomaceous earth - I use this to deworm my boys instead of any chemical wormer, can be rubbed through their coat to kill fleas. With DE please ensure you and your dogs do not breath it in, it can irritate the lungs and in very large amounts can be harmful to the lungs. *please note if you do choose this, ensure the product you do buy is food grade and nothing else*

Also to add if your dog does have a diagnosed condition or suspected condition then please research what can and cannot be given. For example do not give rosemary to a dog that suffers with epilepsy.